My Mum has finally decided to part with her cherished Mini Cooper, purchased from The Chequered Flag Specialist Car Centre, Chiswick, 15th December 1998.

Whilst well-looked after, with a full service history, the age of the car now means that it has some issues, and recently failed it's MOT (October 2025). For full transparency, I have included the latest MOT results below, so any potential bidder has a full view of the work required to make it roadworthy. As you will see, the most significant issue is the subframe.

Would suit a passionate collector or Mini enthusiast. Of course, happy to share more photos on request, or to have a conversation with anyone interested in buying.

Repair immediately (major defects):

• Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
• Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
• Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
• Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
• Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
• Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
• Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
• Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
• Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
• Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
• Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill to b piller (7.1.1 (a) (i))
• Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories):

• Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
• Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))
• oil leaks
• Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
• Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
• Offside Front Upper Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
• Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
• Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))